Some good news after the recent lockdown situation in Cupcui. We were given permission to visit the orphanage on Thursday (with masks). We were be able to give out the children’s Christmas gifts, and also deliver firewood and food to needy families in the village. Although it’s not the whole camp we had planned, we still did a lot of fun activities including a fireworks display. COVID fallout has certainly changed our plans, but we're glad that at least the children were able to enjoy their Christmas presents and a fun day.
**URGENT PRAYER REQUEST**
We just got unfortunate news that the village of Cupcui is under lockdown due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the nearby home for the elderly. We do not know how long this lockdown will last, but we are deeply concerned.
As you probably know, we supply the Cupcui Orphanage with groceries every week, and also had plans to deliver Christmas gifts to the children there (Orthodox Christmas is this week). Of course, this news means that we will not be able to visit the orphanage for quite some time.
Thankfully, they have enough food on hand for the next two weeks, and so far, none of the kids there are sick. But we urgently need to lift them up in prayer, asking the Lord to keep them safe and protected.
Please join us in praying for the kids, as well as the elderly, the orphanage staff, and everyone else affected by this crisis.
God bless,
Brian Paterson
Please act today for those in our care...
I pray you and your loved ones are well. In times like this, I remember the words found in Isaiah 41:10. God is always with us.
It is important for us to trust in God. It is also important to take the action we can to help those most in need. Right now, our kids are facing an unprecedented situation. Borders to Moldova are closing. No one will be allowed in or out until at least April. Gatherings have been banned, so we can’t take the kids anywhere or organize events.
We must take these developments very seriously. Our biggest concern is keeping food on the table for our kids. As I’m sure you’ve experienced for yourself, groceries are quickly disappearing from the shelves and we need to stock up soon.
Can you give a gift today to help ensure we have the supplies we need? I pray you will be as generous as you can in this time of great need.
Please continue to pray, and please give if you can. Any gift you can share will help us stock up on supplies and alleviate as much uncertainty as we can for the kids in our care.
With thanks,
Stella’s Voice
P.S. I urge you to give any gift you can today. Your support is a blessing. And if you or a loved one are in need of healing or of prayer, please submit your requests here.
P.P.S. We will keep you updated on the situation in the days and weeks ahead. God bless.
Every gift, large or small, makes a difference.
Giving more than a present at Christmas
This Christmas in Moldova, the girls and boys at Simon's and Stella's Houses enjoyed a great Christmas. However, they wanted to share the joy of Christmas and not keep it to themselves, so, many of them and our team hosted a Christmas Camp at a children's home - bringing so much more than gifts - giving of their time, their love. Spending time playing, singing, putting on a production of the Christmas story and so much more. Thank you to all who gave to our Christmas appeal - you helped make this all possible. THANK YOU!
Unloading the Christmas truck
We recently shared the loading of the truck with you. Following on from that, here’s the truck being unloaded in Moldova. Shortly we will share Christmas being enjoyed & the lives being impacted by your kindness and support. If you would like to help please click here https://bit.ly/2qgWetf
Loading the truck
After so many people gave and volunteered to make this possible, our truck carrying vital aid for the children of Moldova was recently loaded and sent on its way from one of our bases in the UK.
People often ask us what's involved in the work we do -- take a couple of minutes and see for yourself what can happen when we join together to make a difference for those in need.
To all of you who reached out to help desperately needy children and young people in Moldova, thank you!
